EY’s Geostrategic Report highlights that the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, which involved discussions with China, resulted in an enhancement of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area. If you liked this post, please consider donating5€10€20€50€ The post EY’s report highlights ASEAN’s strategic trade position and investment initiatives appeared first on Container News.

Liebherr Container Cranes announced its first-ever contract to deliver ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes to the West Coast of the United States. TraPac Oakland, a container terminal operator in California, has awarded Liebherr a contract for two cutting-edge STS cranes. Although Liebherr has previously supplied STS cranes to ports along the US East Coast, this marks […] The post Liebherr secures first US West Coast STS crane contract appeared first on Container News.

Another one of Maersk Line’s US-flagged ships has been targeted by Houthis. The 2004-built 2,500 TEU Maersk Saratoga was escorted by US warships out of Djibouti when the Houthis struck, 10 days after another assault in the vicinity. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree disclosed that two “American” destroyers and three “American” supply ships were targeted in […] The post Maersk vessel in convoy attacked by Houthis twice in 10 days appeared first on Container News.

Digital threats pose an increasing risk to nautical and logistical operations in Dutch seaports. To address these cyber risks, the Seaports Trade Organisation (Brancheorganisatie Zeehavens, BOZ), the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) have collaboratively developed the Cyber Strategy for Dutch Seaports. As part of this plan, […] The post Dutch seaports unite to launch national cybersecurity platform appeared first on Container News.

Ocean rates from Asia to Europe and the Mediterranean increased last week, with prices of US$5,300/FEU to Europe approaching levels in the lead-up to the last Lunar New Year (LNY) back in January. Rates may already be increasing on pre-Lunar New Year demand as Asia-Europe/Mediterranean shippers need to ensure they move sufficient inventory out of […] The post Asia-Europe ocean rates continue to climb on early LNY rush appeared first on Container News.